PROJECT 1 UPDATE
There is currently a Trust operating, (Shield of Faith Community Empowerment), in the area that was set up by a totally dedicated young Lion who was himself an orphan and adopted.
There are currently 40 children aged 4-16 years who are cared for by the Trust and it’s volunteers and these young adults are educated and taught a trade, until age 18. Amongst the challenges faced by the orphans include poverty, domestic violence, child labour and child abuse.
As alluded to, the current Trust is struggling for the money (and requirements) to continue to operate and, I repeat, the orphans are at risk of being evicted onto the street – for the girls this can only lead to a life of prostitution at best, human trafficking at worse.
Through your charity, Lions Clubs International – ‘A Gift for Living’ we would receive donations and administer the sponsorship programme. Whilst it would be a new route for GFL the Trustees have the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to successfully deliver.
Lions have always believed in ‘Answering the Call to Serve’ and in this area the call is great. It would take 40 US Dollars a month to feed, cloth, provide medication and educate a child even to provide training so that they may leave with a skill. Yes, it is a commitment, but sponsorship can provide a child/young adult with a better start in life – to be educated and provide some hope for a future.
There is a distinct possibility that the Lions of USA and Canada are likely to be joining us in support of this programme. All efforts will be channeled through Gift for Living.
